Metallica Detroit concert 2013 some behind the scenes shots

[toejam]

2 Jacksons?

Not sure what's in the back there, but I think had at least two RR models... his old black '85 Custom, and I believe another black one with a Floyd.

[neilli]

I've seen jam-room pics of him with a white(?) one with a Kahler too. And I think he has RR0005 or another v early one. But I doubt that'd be on the road with him..

[toejam]

Interesting. I know he also had a Roswell, but I have no idea what other Jacksons he's had.

[leftykingv2]

It's likely they have Europe/Asia rig and an Americas rig. 3 musicians using them X (1 live + 1 backup + 1 backstage rig ) X 2 rigs = 18. A couple extra for safety or home studio use and the 20 becomes an easier number to understand. It might seem crazy to you or me, but for a global touring act the numbers kind of add up.

That's a good point that I forgot to mention. The European rigs run on different current so I am sure they are completely different clones of the USA rigs.

[leftykingv2]

Not sure what's in the back there, but I think had at least two RR models... his old black '85 Custom, and I believe another black one with a Floyd.

On the youtube video I saw of Hammetts rundown I think he had 4RR's

[Hellbat]

That's a good point that I forgot to mention. The European rigs run on different current so I am sure they are completely different clones of the USA rigs.

It's more shipping costs. Planes and boats cost more to use than trucks and trains.

[leftykingv2]

It's more shipping costs. Planes and boats cost more to use than trucks and trains.

+1 Agreed but power has something to do with it too I am sure.

[MODEL5FX]

RR?

I don't remember seeing a RR in the three days I was there.

[Newc]

They were probably kept in secure storage when not on stage. ESPees can be churned out in a day, but a vintage Jackson takes 30 years to replace.

And yeah, with the Axe-FXs not exactly being mass-produced (as I understand it, at least not on the level of a Digitech product), buying 20 at once means you actually have one when you need it. Probably delayed the orders for a bunch of GearPage guys who are all pissed about it, but they'll get over it